New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.

A new California law, penned by a Fresno Assembly member, mandates folic acid in corn tortillas to curb birth defects in Latina women.

The move, which addresses a long-standing gap in food regulation without altering how tortillas look or taste, took effect on January 1.

Women of childbearing age are urged to maintain ample amounts of folic acid in their bodies through supplementation and ...

Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about this ingredient's importance.

Doctors explain why taking folic acid before pregnancy matters, how folate status affects fertility, and when to start supplementation to reduce birth and pregnancy risks.

An Australian study suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may have unintended consequences, linking excess folate to rising gestational diabetes and calling for urgent policy reassessment.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...

It is well established that folic acid supplementation can significantly reduce the risk of birth defects, including neural tube defects like spina bifida, the most common birth defect of the central ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...

This product is a combination of B vitamins used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, alcoholism, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of ...